Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: The Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale Committee
Effective Date of Award: Summer 2025. To be awarded at the 2025 Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale
Award: Proposed scholarship up to (two, 2) $1,000 scholarships
Objective: To provide funds for furthering education beyond high school
Usage: Fully Accredited College, Trade School or Technical School
Eligibility: Applicant must:

Be an active member of the Baltimore County 4-H Program; or have been a Baltimore County 4- H alumni who has not passed their 21st year of age.
Be a graduate of an area high school or equivalent.
Have been involved in animal science/livestock project.
Have participated in the Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Sale at least three times in 4-H career; one time as a Senior member (age 14-18)
Complete application including essay.
Submit an official Baltimore County Senior Portfolio from the previous year or updated resume if a 4-H alumni.
Submit two letters of recommendation (from volunteers, organizations, teachers, advisors, etc.)
Previous recipients may not apply.

Application will be given a 2-year consideration.
Applications Due: May 1
Send to: Livestock Scholarship, P.O. Box 1008 Sparks, MD 21152
Selection Committee: Applications will be reviewed, and applicants interviewed by a Scholarship Selection Committee. The Committee will be comprised of at least one member from the Baltimore County 4-H Livestock Scholarship Committee and one Extension representative.
Method of Selection: The application with essay, official Baltimore County 4-H Record Book or resume of an alumni, the interview, and letters of recommendation will be used to determine the
recipient(s).
Essay: “How my 4-H Livestock Project Work has impacted my life” (Essay should not exceed 1,000 words typed, double spaced)
Record Book: All 4-H applicants must submit the previous years Baltimore County 4-H Senior Portfolio.

All 4-H alumni must submit an updated resume.
Current resume should include but not limited to community service, livestock activities, overall contributions to the 4-H livestock program, 4-H involvement and extra-curricular activities.

Interview: All applicants must interview with the Selection Committee to be considered for the scholarship. The applicant will be notified of the interview date and time.